Sales + Events: September Sales and Celebrations

May 28, 2023

This 25th annual fundraiser event gathers ceramic artists from across the country. The festival provides visitors the opportunity to engage directly with artists during image presentations, workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and gallery chats. On Friday, Sept. 8, the opening night party will showcase over 1,000 unique pottery pieces. All money raised at the event supports Northern Clay Center’s mission of advancing ceramic arts through education, exhibitions, scholarships, and grant programs. Sept. 8-10 @ Northern Clay Center, northernclaycenter.org

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Hosted by Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou, this season’s warehouse sale is the perfect place to shop deeply discounted home products. In addition to standard home decor and furnishings, the sale also includes pieces from the brand’s new holiday collection, including decorations, tree accessories, wreaths, tabletop pieces, and more. Get a first look at all items with early access tickets. Sept. 15, noon to 5 p.m. @ Brooke & Lou Warehouse, eventbrite.com

Returning this month to International Market Square, the two-day sample sale offers great deals on designer furniture and accessories (50-80% off retail price). With high-quality design samples, furniture, decor, and more from a variety of IMS designers and showrooms, there are numerous options for redecorating or enhancing your space. Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ International Market Square, mn.asid.org

At this “community-meets-artisan event,” the focus is bringing makers and their local communities together. Featuring over 100 locally curated artisans and makers, the fair features trendsetting indie goods in fashion, jewelry, home decor and housewares, art, photography, and more. Food trucks and additional vendors are available as well. Sept. 23-24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Boom Island Park, jackalopeartfair.com

Bachman’s on Lyndale is hosting a festive fall event this month with shopping, music, and food and beverage vendors on-site. Locally grown mums and other fall favorites will be available to browse in the greenhouse, while music, fall treats, and live chalk art by Allison Severson and Shawn McCann are presented outside. Minneapolis Cider Co. is providing samples for the first 250 guests and brews for purchase throughout. Sept. 23 & 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Bachman’s on Lyndale, bachmans.com